BHP

Manager Operational Readiness

BHP

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Santiago • Chile

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About the role

  • Lead and integrate the development and maintenance of Operational Readiness and Operations Strategy, standards, processes, and plans for the Large Capital Projects Portfolio.
  • Oversee and ensure the complete management of change for the full scope of Operational Readiness and transition to operations.
  • Ensure the development and execution of a capital optimization program, identifying improvement initiatives to increase capital efficiency and productivity.
  • Provide Operational Readiness and Business Readiness expertise, coordinating resources and ensuring delivery of plans, processes, and procedures.
  • Act as the single point of contact for Operational Readiness deliverables and inputs during early study phases.
  • Develop and manage OR budgets and schedules for both study and execution stages.
  • Lead ramp-up and stabilization readiness planning and execution from Identification through Execution phases.
  • Manage risks and implement controls related to Operational Readiness scope and value drivers.
  • Coordinate the execution of business readiness methodologies and plans following program and project systems and standards.
  • Support and perform data analytics on OR execution, optimization, and improvement projects.
  • Drive value creation through continuous improvement applied to program standards and procedures.
  • Monitor planned, actual, and forecasted resource levels to support successful project execution.

Requirements

  • Degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, or Mechanical Civil Engineering.
  • Over 20 years of process plant and operational experience.
  • Over 20 years of process mining experience in large and mega projects across identification, selection, definition, and execution stages.
  • Preferred experience in copper and molybdenum operations, including concentrators and hydrometallurgy.
  • Background in asset hierarchies, maintenance planning systems, development of standard work instructions, and training for greenfield or brownfield plants.
  • Fluency in Spanish and intermediate to advanced English.
  • Availability to travel to operational sites.
Benefits
  • Professional Development: Continuous learning and real growth opportunities.
  • Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.
  • Inclusive Culture: We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.
  • Recognition: We reward your achievements through our global recognition program Big Thanks | Muchas Gracias.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Operational ReadinessBusiness ReadinessData AnalyticsCapital OptimizationRisk ManagementChange ManagementProcess ImprovementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementProcess Mining
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoordinationCommunicationResource ManagementContinuous ImprovementProblem SolvingStrategic PlanningStakeholder EngagementTeam ManagementAdaptability